MVP wrestler Josh Downs named to SMAA All-Conference team

SANFORD — Senior wrestler Josh Downs received the MVP award at the Sanford High School wrestling team banquet last week.

Coach Nate Smith also announced that Downs was named to the SMAA All-Conference team. Downs completed his successful high school wrestling career by placing second in the Class A Western Maine regional tournament and by taking third in the State Class A championships.

In addition, Chase Eldredge, who placed fourth in the regionals, was named the Spartans’ Most Improved Wrestler, while Andrew Moriarty, who took a second in the regionals, was presented the Coaches Award.

Sanford finished fourth overall in the Class A regionals.

“We had a great year, capped off by an outstanding performance at the regionals,” said Coach Smith. “By having four state qualifiers back next year to go along with great talent coming up from the junior high, things look promising for us next year as well.”